Connecticut officials are considering ways to lessen the cost of plans that will be offered on the state's new health insurance marketplace.

But they're learning that their options are narrow and could affect the state's insurance industry.

Office of Policy and Management Secretary Benjamin Barnes, a member of the marketplace's board of directors, is meeting Friday with insurance industry representatives to discuss a proposal he's made. His plan would limit how much small group insurance plans could spend on overhead and profit. The industry says it could have unintended consequences.

Families, individuals and small businesses can begin enrolling in plans Oct. 1. Coverage is set to begin Jan. 1.

Barnes says the plans will be more expensive because they'll cover more medical expenses.